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Be back in a couple of days...

Apparently Hubby wanted to keep Labor Day weekend true to it's name, so we are in the process of staining the log siding on our house. (Which means pressure washing and scrubbing the mildew and old stain off with Clorox, then re-applying a new stain over the entire house.) Wouldn't you know, he picked one of the hottest weekends we've had in a month to start this project... jeez. (I've already tried whining and it's no use.....)I'm off to pick up a paint brush in my poor Carpal tunnel-afflicted hand (this excuse didn't work, either), so I'll be back in a couple of days with pictures of the finished project.

Oh, Babe, doesn't it seem they always need our help with the most horrendous chores in the worst weather? I have to agree with the others, though. The finished project is where our thoughts lie. It will be outstandingly beautiful for so much longer than it takes to do the job. And you are sooooo lucky that he cares about this chore. So many guys would say just let it go another year and then it would be several and it would be beyond redoing... Yes, in the end, you are just lucky......SMILE!

Don't work too hard! Of course, I'd offer to help if I were closer, but since I'm not, I'll be sitting here with my feet up, sippin' on some lemonaid, waiting to see the pictures when it's finished. ;-)

Ahh bless your heart - wood is beautiful but needs maintenance so your DH is right (doggone it). If you put your whole body into it it counts as a workout? as if you needed more work right? My DH is mellowing with years - we didn't do a thing that was real work for Labor Day - miracles DO happen dear friend - just believe (I'm laughing here - sorry - I'll be more sympathetic I promise!)

Hey Paula. It sounds like our husbands think alike. At least he don't have you ripping the roof off. Yet. lol...That is to be our next project. I know the wood will look so good when you are through and also know the wonderful feeling you will have to see what you have accomplished working together. Just think how good you sleep after a good long day's hard work.Pam

Hi Paula,Thank you for your sweet comment on my blog,I have been not posting hurt my back at work and have been in lots of pain.I can't wait to see pics of your cabin.I wanted a cabin so bad!I love the little hummer pic too, glad u saved it.I hope you have before and after pics I'd love to see them.Thank you for checking onme.Take care,Jen

I love your blog! I am a country girl myself, from Alabama and now live in Va and I loved all your posts about the chickens, the snake, the rescued hummingbird....I will visit you again, and hope you will check my blogs out too when you get a chance. Hope your carpal tunnel is OK...I had surgery for it several years ago.

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